Louisville Slugger constructs the Prime 916 Baseball Bat as a 3-Piece, using the TRU3 barrel-to-handle connection piece. The TRU3 piece holds the barrel on one side and the handle on the other side, without allowing them to touch. This TRU3 method is going to eliminate that unwanted hand sting/vibration, while also giving you explosive power & energy transfer back to the barrel for more "pop" and increased hitting distances. The Prime 916 is also made with a Fused Carbon Structure Design, making this bat 100% Composite and as durable as any bat on the market. The composite barrel will play soft and strong, packing plenty of power potential so you can drive the ball to the wall. Also, Louisville Slugger stocks the Prime 916 with Lizard Skins, giving you the comfortable feel you need at the plate with the best bat grip in the game. Lastly, this Prime 916 comes with the thumbprint USSSA 1.15 BPF stamp on it, legalizing this bat for baseball league play.